tetrarch

/ˈtɛtrɑrk/

Definitions

1. noun

A ruler of one fourth of an empire or a person who has authority over one fourth of a kingdom.

“The tetrarch was a powerful ruler in the ancient Greek city-state.”

2. noun

A person who is in charge of one quarter of a business or operation.

“The company was divided into four sections, each run by a tetrarch.”

Synonyms

  • monarch
  • tyrant

Antonyms

  • democrat
  • republican